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Remove, repair, and replace damaged motor vehicle metal bumpers
Level
3
Credits
4
Purpose
This unit standard is for people who work in the motor industry. People
credited with this unit standard are able to remove a damaged metal bumper
from a vehicle; and repair and replace a metal bumper.
Subfield
Motor Industry
Domain
Collision Repair
Status
Registered
Status date
26 November 2007
Date version published
26 November 2007
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Entry information
Recommended: Unit 23983, Demonstrate knowledge of
motor vehicle bumpers, or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
Replacement information
This unit standard, unit standard 23983, and unit
standard 23984 replaced unit standard 5759.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0014
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
1
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to – Health and
Safety in Employment Act 1992; Land Transport Rules: Frontal Impact 2001, Rule
32006/1; Vehicle Repair 1998, Rule 34001.
2
Land Transport Rules are produced for the Minister of Transport by Land Transport
New Zealand. These rules are available online at
http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/rules/.
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Definitions
Company requirements refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which
are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace.
These requirements include but are not limited to – company specifications and
procedures, work instructions, manufacturer specifications, product quality
specifications, and legislative requirements.
Metal bumper refers to those manufactured from steel or aluminium alloy.
Service information may include but is not limited to – technical information of a
vehicle, machine, or product detailing operation; installation and servicing
procedures; manufacturer instructions and specifications; technical terms and
descriptions; and detailed illustrations. This can be accessed in hard copy or
electronic format and is normally sourced from the manufacturer.
Suitable tools and equipment means industry approved tools and equipment that are
recognised within the industry as being the most suited to complete the task in a
professional and competent manner with due regard to safe working practices.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Remove a damaged metal bumper from a vehicle.
Performance criteria
1.1
Suitable tools and equipment are selected and used that enable the bumper to
be removed in accordance with service information.
1.2
Method of attachment and access are identified in accordance with service
information.
1.3
Parts that are likely to interfere with removal are removed and/or straightened in
accordance with company requirements.
Range
may include but is not limited to – damaged panels, damaged
brackets, tow bar, lights, guard liners, grille, spoiler, wiring, parking
antennas, coolant hoses and lines, electronic sensors.
1.4
Bumper is removed in accordance with service information.
1.5
Salvageable parts are stored in accordance with company requirements.
1.6
Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task in accordance with
legislative requirements.
Range
personal safety; safety of other people; vehicle safety; workshop
safety; environmental safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.
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Element 2
Repair and replace a metal bumper.
Performance criteria
2.1
Suitable tools and equipment are selected and used that will enable the bumper
to be repaired and replaced in accordance with service information.
Range
may include but is not limited to – hammers, dollies, levers, drifts,
jigs, welding plant, vice, sanders, spanners, sockets, screwdrivers,
press.
2.2
Parts are removed from the bumper to enable repairs to be carried out in
accordance with company requirements.
2.3
Brackets and reinforcements are replaced or straightened to their original shape
in accordance with company requirements.
2.4
Bumper bar is replaced and repaired to its original shape in accordance with
company requirements.
2.5
Arrangements to finish bumper in its original coating are carried out, and the
bumper is finished in accordance with company requirements.
Range
may include but is not limited to – painting, plating, anodising.
2.6
Bumper is reassembled, attached to vehicle, and secured to its original position,
and all gaps are even in accordance with service information.
2.7
Parts removed are refitted in accordance with service information. All bumper
fittings are secure and operate as intended.
2.8
Tools and equipment are cleaned and put away, and the work area is cleaned
in accordance with company requirements.
2.9
Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task in accordance with
legislative requirements.
Range
personal safety; safety of other people; vehicle safety; workshop
safety; environmental safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
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Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
info@mito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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